Experience a True Taste of Oakland at Lungomare, in Jack London Square

We've given you dozens and dozens of reasons to head to the East Bay, whether it's for street fairs, concerts, or epic weekend hikes. No matter what adventures you plan across the bridge, you have to top it off with excellent food and drinks, Oakland style. Think you know what that means? Head to the waterfront destination Lungomare to find out.

All you San Francisco foodies will find exactly what you're looking for at this Jack London Square hotspot–locally sourced ingredients in their delish pizza, pasta, housemade cured meats, and a host of other Tuscan/Ligurian style dishes, artisan cocktails made by bar manager Paul Christenson (he forages for ingredients like the wild fennel to make his "fennelcello," yum!), and even a custom-created beer by Linden Street Brewery, just for Lungomare.

And at Lungomare, you can be sure you'll be in good hands, because it's helmed by Oakland hero Chris Pastena, who's built a mini empire of buzzed about bars and restaurants like Chop Bar and the Tribune Tavern.

Whether you're looking for just a spot to enjoy locally roasted coffee and a snack by the Bay during on a warm summer day, or a place to take your sweetheart for a special night out (on their heated patio, of course), Lungomare's got your back. Every Friday night, Lungomare hosts live music (local bands, or bands with Oakland ties) along with a special late night menu.

So come to Oakland with all your friends for a breath of fresh air, and make your reward for a day or night of East Bay adventures a pitstop at Lungomare.